LIMS Configuration Specialist

Support configuration, enhancement, reporting, instrument integration, validation, and ongoing operation of the gLIMS Laboratory Information Management System based on LabVantage.

Work within Lonza's Laboratory Management IT team on a business-critical GxP system supporting digital laboratory workflows and operational efficiency across global quality-control laboratories.

Work closely with System Owners to align system capabilities with laboratory and business requirements while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Perform configuration and interface development for LabVantage LIMS.

Support laboratory instrument integration and reporting activities using technologies such as Jasper and Crystal Reports.

Guide validation activities to ensure compliance with GxP, data-integrity, and computer system validation (CSV) requirements.

Maintain and update technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

Provide ongoing support for system enhancements, troubleshooting, and operational activities.

Collaborate with System Owners, laboratory teams, and IT stakeholders to ensure system capabilities meet business needs.

Apply ITIL processes for incident management, system availability, and service management.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of IT experience with pharmaceutical laboratory applications such as LIMS, LES, or ELN.

Hands-on LabVantage LIMS configuration and interface-development experience.

Software development experience with Java and/or Groovy.

Reporting experience with Jasper or Crystal Reports.

Strong database and SQL knowledge, specifically MS SQL.

Understanding of GxP, data integrity, and computer system validation requirements.

Experience writing and updating technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials.

Knowledge of ITIL processes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Business-fluent English communication.

Proactive approach to anticipating, diagnosing, and troubleshooting system issues.

Supports a business-critical laboratory information system used to enable digital workflows and operational efficiency within quality-control laboratories.

Helps maintain validated, compliant, reliable, and data-integrity-focused laboratory technology.

Contributes to system enhancements, integration, reporting, and operational continuity in a regulated life-sciences environment.

Lonza describes itself as a global life-sciences company with more than 30 sites across five continents.

The company emphasizes Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity.